Shaun McCarthy

Mr Shaun McCarthy

Higher Degree by Research Candidate

Portfolio Manager

School of Education

Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics


My research and professional practice centre on educational strategy, with a particular emphasis on curriculum innovation, blended and online program design, and the strategic use of learning technologies. I am especially interested in how digital transformation can support scalable, high-quality learning experiences across higher education.

My current PhD project, “Precision Education: Using Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Real-World Learning”, explores how big data and AI can be leveraged to personalise learning and improve student success. This research aims to develop practical, data-informed frameworks for adaptive teaching, learning analytics, and predictive student support.

  • Journals

    Year Citation
    2025 McCarthy, S., Palmer, E., & Falkner, N. (2025). Personalising with AI in higher education: exploring educator characteristics and their role in shaping blended learning. Higher Education Research and Development, 17 pages.
    DOI
    2023 McCarthy, S., & Palmer, E. (2023). Defining an effective approach to blended learning in higher education: A systematic review. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 39(2), 98-114.
    DOI Scopus18 WoS2
  • Position: Portfolio Manager
  • Email: shaun.mccarthy@adelaide.edu.au
  • Campus: North Terrace
  • Building: Kenneth Wills, floor Level Seven
  • Org Unit: Learning Enhancement and Innovation

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